The Washington critic., 1887-04-09
AT THE THEATRES.

N''n ''ll > lANItN 'lANINNNAs
llaulon's "Fan,asma," one Of the great
est Of spectacular plays, will be given at
Albaugh's next week, with lots Of new
things IN scenery and effects. The llanlons
are without doubt the most clever pin.
tomime artists in tho country, ani they
have spared neither irou ble nor expense ia
surrounding themselves with every stage
adjunct which may assist In showing their
peculiar talents 10 advantage. The scenic
effects are exceedingly intricate thoroughly
unique, and the performance Is aptly de.
scilbed as continuous whirl OF mystery
aud startling revelation. The cast includes
Miss Kate Davis, Mr.. Ilanlon, Mr., Nat. u.
Jones, Mr.. A. Ianfretta, Mr.. j. II. Smiley
and Miss Ida Maussey, aud little Annie,
the child artist.
the SATioSAt.-DfoN BoUCICAuLT.
Next week Dion Boucicault, playwright
and actor, will present his two new plays
"Fln MacCool" and "The Jllt'' at the Ma
tional. Bouclcaults record Is such that an
inferior performance given under his direc-
tion would he matter or public surprise.
The opening performance next Monday
evening will comprise a double bill. As Ia
the case with nearly all Of Bouclcaut's pro-
ductions these efforts have received the
warmest appreciation from the public,
"Kerryn being frequently demanded by
special request The company Is strong
throughout, and there is every prospect that
next weeks engagement will be one Of the
most entertaining that has been played at
the National this season.
HARRIS BfIou-NTHE BLACK rLAG.u
Ned Thorne, the graceful mclo.dramatc
star, plays weeks engagement at this
popular theatre, commencing next Mon.
a.
gmOng the most popular Of American melo
dramas. 1t has been before the public for
some time, but slill possesses strong At.
traction. Nc one who las not seen - The
Black Flag" should Mrs this opportunity.
KEHSAN's -''nis SIM
Next week Kernuu's will experience u
change of dramatic tone, so to speak, and
George Morton, u Washiog'on contribution
to the stage, viii present his powerful com.
edy drama, "lIis Sln,n supported by a
strong company. Mr.. Morton appeared In
Washington the season of lsG6.67 at the
National Theatre, and since that date he
has appeared with the best combinations in
| the country under the management of such
men as Samuel Colvilc, Charles Wyndham,
| Augustin DAILY, Colonel Sim, Il. 4. !.
| Miles and others. lis play is one strong in
| effects aud includes new music, songs,
uuHCGh, ItCltiilDuh hHl
| with thrilling scenery.
THE DIME-"A COLD DAY.
The announcement "Its Cold Day
| When We Get Left" which bespangles the
front Of the Dime, applies TO the attraction
which will entertain its patrons next week,
rs well as to the management. "a Cold
Day. or the Laplanders" is the title OF a
musical farce-comedy, the leading features
Of which are songs, dances and amusing
whimsicaltles; all for ten cents.
| MUSICAL NOTES.
The concert of the Yale University Glee
Club-sixteen voices, five banjos and three
guitars-will he a big treat for lovers OF
good vocal and instrumental music. 1t is
to be given at Willard Hall Monday
evening.
Unless the District Commissioners inter-
fcre the Washington Musical Assembly will
give IFS grand sacred concert at Albaugh 6
OperaIlouse tomorrow evening, with an
orchestra Of eighty-flve picked musicians,
under Professor Sousa's leadership.
Herr Anton schotts farewell concert, In
which he will be assisted by Mr.. Lent, the
violoncellist, will take place at the Congre
gational Church Wednesday evening